Diagnosis:
Your first treament will involve a full consultation, including an assesment using traditional methods of tongue & pulse diagnosis as well as a brief questionnaire. The practioner works out a treatment plan from this information, that is individual to every person. Sometimes the diagnosis includes a body palpation of various parts of the body.
Medication/supplements: Please bring any medication/supplements you are taking, with its dosage and frequency of intake. Any scan results, MRI’s etc. are helpful.
Chinese Patent Remedies:
Chinese Herbal Medicine is one of the great herbal systems of the world, with an unbroken tradition going back to the 3rd century BC. It is a complete medical system that has the ability to treat a great variety of conditions, including recently developed conditions. In fact in its country of origin it is not an alternative form of therapy, but is used in state hospitals alongside modern medicine. This system, just like in Acupuncture, is based on the very principles of Yin and Yang and the relative balance between these two opposing yet complementary aspects of any one phenomena; in this case being illness or disease.
Cupping:
Cupping circulates Qi and Blood in an area of pain and is therefore extremely useful at relieving muscle tension. It excels in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, sciatica, neck and shoulder tension etc. It is also said to release muscle toxins and activate the lymphatic system. Patients often comment it is like having a deep-tissue massage.
Moxibustion:
Moxa or “Jiu” is a stick made out of a compressed herb called Mugwort. It involves a combined treatment of heat and herbs to treat a great variety of conditions. Combined with acupuncture the effects of this method are amplified. Moxa’s heat penetrates the body quite profoundly and promotes a feeling of deep relaxation.
Auricular Acupuncture:
Ear acupuncture is a microsystem that is used in Eastern Medicine to treat conditions anywhere in the body. The use of ear acupuncture will increase the therapeutic effects of body acupuncture considerably. Auricular therapy is also widely used for addiction problems like smoking, alcohol and drugs.
Massage:
Hands on tension relief!
Massage techniques are based on the understanding of the flow of Qi in meridians, muscles and sinews.
Diet:
Food is medicine. Food is what makes you function day by day, so you will be asked about your diet and habits around foods. According to the Chinese dietary theory, new foods can be introduced to help improve your condition and you may be advice to lessen other foods that are considered to aggravate your condition.
Guasha:
Involves palpation and cutaneous stimulation where the skin is pressured in strokes by the back of a spoon. This results in the appearance of little small dots called “ Sha” that will disappear in no less than 2-3 days. This technique is used when there is a diagnosis of blood stasis considered to be pathogenic. This repairs the free-flowing circulation of the blood and in doing so relieving pain. Immediate relief is often experienced.
Facial Rejuvination Acupuncture:
This particular treatment will emphasize on facial acupuncture points together with body points to back up the facial improvements that can be made. Your sleep cycle can be readjusted which will help your skin to regain its glow. This treatment has the potential to reduce fine lines and wrinkles as well as improve facial muscle tone. By invigorating facial blood circulation, skin is nourished, hydrated and softened, leaving it looking fresh and healthy.
Chinese Medicine consists of all of these former healing techniques, some or several of these may be used during a course of treatment.
VOUCHERS
Are you looking to treat a loved one to some well earned pampering and wellness therapy? Acupuncture, although in many cases implemented for specific ailments, can also be used in general to boost energy, for relaxation and to unwind after a long day.
Vouchers can be purchased for either single treatments or courses of treatments and prices vary between clinics. Please contact me for a course of treatments.
Once payment has been received, vouchers will be posted to your specified address (email vouchers are also available if there's a rush).
Please contact me if you are interested in giving the gift of wellness to a special someone in your life.
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